Westlake High standout Danielle Kang helped the United States team win the Solheim Cup, a biennial golf tournament pitting teams from Europe and the United States against each other.

As a rookie for the United States, Kang was a force, going 3-1 in her matches, including a win with her friend Michelle Wie.

Kang qualified for the team by winning last month’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, her first major and first win as a professional. As big as that win was for Kang, she said being part of the Solheim team was even more special.

“It has been the most incredible week I’ve ever played professional golf in. And even amateur golf,” Kang said at the press conference on Sunday. “We’ve all had successes, but now I know what the hype was about.

Former Westlake golfer Danielle Kang helped the United States team win the Solheim Cup golf tournament in West Des Moines, Iowa.(Photo: CHARLIE NEIBERGALL/AP)

“Now I know why everyone wants to make this team. And it's something that you need to be part of, that you want to be part of and that you don't want to be missing out on.”

From the first tee shot, Kang wasn’t just comfortable she was totally into the event. She played to the pro-USA crowd and encouraged their support of her and her teammates.

Danielle Kang of the United States reacts to fans after hitting off the first tee during her foursomes match against Europe at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Friday in West Des Moines, Iowa. Kang, the former Westlake High golfer, helped the U.S. team win the Solheim Cup.(Photo: CHARLIE NEIBERGALL/AP)

“I had so much fun every single day and even watching my teammates tee off, hearing that roar, hearing the chants,” Kang said. “I hope that this is a win for women’s golf. And I hope that fans could come out every week like this because we play like this every week. It's been unreal playing with my teammates and playing for Juli Inkster.”

Wie has been part of the team before but she said she really enjoyed this experience with her friend.

Danielle Kang, from left, Austin Ernst and Paula Creamer celebrate with the Solheim Cup during the closing ceremony for the tournament, Sunday in West Des Moines, Iowa.(Photo: CHARLIE NEIBERGALL/AP)

“Playing with Danielle, it was so much fun,” Wie said. “We started the year not being on the team. And we worked our butts off to get on the team because we wanted to play together.

“We told Juli we want to play together. She played us twice. That was a lot of fun. And I can't wait for two years from now in Scotland (site of the next Solheim Cup).”

HOLE-IN-ONE REPORT

Scott Biane scored a hole in one/double eagle on the par-4, 276-yard sixth hole at the Vineyard Golf Course at River Ridge. Biane used a driver to score his rare ace/double eagle. It was witnessed by Pete Famiglietti.

Bruce Hochstadter scored a hole in one on the 159-yard, fourth hole on the Ridgeline Golf Course at Moorpark Country Club. Hochstadter used a 6-iron to record his perfect shot. It was witnessed by John Lovitt and Bill Elmer.

MEDLOCK-KRIEGER EVENT

The 10th annual Scott Medlock-Robby Krieger Invitational Golf Tournament & All-Star Concert returns to North Ranch Country Club in Thousand Oaks this Sunday-Monday.

Medlock, an internationally renowned sports artist who lives in Moorpark, and Krieger, the former guitarist for The Doors, run the event to help raise money and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a leading healthcare institution in helping kids battling cancer.

With the help of their friends and the community, Medlock and Krieger annually raise $300,000 or more to help support St. Jude.

The All-Star Concert is set for Sunday at Saddlerock Ranch, which is located at 31727 Mulholland Highway in Malibu. Past performers include Alex Lifeson (Rush), Alice Cooper, Tommy Thayer (KISS), and Danny Seraphine (Chicago/CTA). Tickets are still available and can be purchased at http://www.scottmedlockgolf.com/All-Star-Concert.

The golf tournament will be played Monday at North Ranch Country Club. For more information, contact Odette Gutierrez, regional event specialist, at 714-689-3317 or Odette.Gutierrez@stjude.org.

SIMI POLICE FOUNDATION

The Simi Valley Police Foundation is holding its “Bond and Birdies” Golf Tournament on Aug. 31 at the Moorpark Country Club.

All proceeds from the event will go to support the Simi Valley Police Foundation, which works to directly support the men and women of the Department by providing critical training and equipment to further their mission of Community Service and Safety. Actor George Lazenby, who played James Bond in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," will be on hand to support the Police Foundation.

Interested golfers can register today at www.svpf.org.

HIGA WINS AGAIN

Bert Higa fired a round of 74-81 to win the Ventura Marina Senior Golf Club championship for the fourth time.

Higa’s total of 155 won the low gross while Joe Rispaud won the low net title with rounds of 66-60-126.